Asia everyday life is being upended by Iran war fuel crisisReutersA boy stands next to an empty LPG cylinder tied to a bicycle as he waits outside a gas agencyThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel began their war with Iran in late February has sent shockwaves across the globe.Oil prices have soared and stock markets have wobbled as the world waits to see when...

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Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce Snap is laying off roughly 16% of its global workforce, impacting around 1,000 full-time employees, according to a memo sent to staff from Snap CEO Evan Spiegel on Wednesday. The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts. “While these changes are necessary to realize Snap’s long-term potential, we believe that rapid advancements in...

India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans India’s government has partnered with China’s Alibaba.com on an export-focused program aimed at helping startups and small businesses reach overseas buyers. The move highlights New Delhi’s selective engagement with Chinese-linked tech platforms years after it imposed sweeping bans on consumer apps and games. This...

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models Image Credits:David Ryder/Bloomberg / Getty Images 9:48 AM PDT · April 2, 2026 Microsoft AI, the tech giant’s research lab, announced the release of three foundational AI models on Thursday that can generate text, voice, and images. The release signals Microsoft’s continued push to build out its...